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Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 1 bunch (1 1/4 pounds) broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces 2 teaspoons julienned lemon zest, plus fresh lemon juice for serving Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock Preparation Saute Garlic: Heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is sizzling and aromatic, but not browned, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and ground black pepper 3/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup bulgur 25 jumbo pasta shells 1 pound bunch spinach, stems removed 1 15-oz. container part-skim ricotta 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Preparation Pulse tomatoes and their juices in a food processor until smooth. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced medium 1 small yellow onion, diced medium 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Fresh cilantro (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss together chicken, squash, onion, and oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons orange-pineapple juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup orange-pineapple juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 small red chilies, seeded and chopped 3/4 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) Preparation Mix 2 teaspoons orange-pineapple juice and the cornstarch; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons Caesar or Italian dressing 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using fork, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 2/3 cup milk until dough forms a ball and leaves side of bowl....

Ingredients 2 logs (4 oz each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1-inch) slices 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 24 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 8 oz), toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 1-quart shallow ovenproof gratin dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, place cheese in single layer....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb beef top sirloin steak, about 3/4 inch thick 4 whole wheat tortillas (6 to 8 inch) 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 4 cups shredded lettuce 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) Preparation In small bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt. Rub mixture on both sides of beef....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry or creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container) 1/2 cup fat-free chocolate-flavored syrup 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/4 cups) 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, sliced, or 3 medium bananas, sliced Preparation In large bowl, mix yogurt, chocolate syrup and coconut. Fold in whipped topping. In each of 8 dessert or parfait dishes, arrange layer of 1 cup of the strawberries....

Ingredients 5 large egg whites 1 2/3 cups packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature Preparation Put egg whites, sugar, and salt into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until mixture registers 160 degrees, about 4 minutes. Beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low. Add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating after each addition (meringue will deflate slightly as butter is added)....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups oats 1 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon molasses, if desired 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Place oats in large bowl. Stir together melted butter and brown sugar. Pour sugar mixture over oats. Let stand at room temperature at least 8 hours or overnight so oats absorb butter. Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) melted unsalted butter, plus more for pans 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 cup (3 ounces) pecan halves 2 1/2 cups (12 ounces) shredded carrots 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 lb ground chicken thighs 1/2 lb chicken livers, pureed 1 1/3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Anaheim chile, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 stalks celery with greens, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 1/2 cups hot cooked white rice 1...

Ingredients 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring....

Ingredients 4 ounces whole hazelnuts (3/4 cup) Soft butter, for pan 3 ounces dried cherries (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons brandy 3 ounces best-quality unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 1/4 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon best-quality cocoa powder Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 20 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) 1 package (16 oz) chocolate-flavored candy coating Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles, if desired 40 small gumdrops, if desired 1 bag (9 oz) candy-coated chocolate candies, if desired 60 Betty Crocker™ red cinnamon decors or ready-to-eat cereal pieces, if desired...

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together cornbread mix, melted butter, egg and milk just until moistened (batter will be lumpy)....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh cranberries 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice Zest of 1/2 orange 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop but are still whole. Transfer to a bowl to cool; serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 bunch kale with stems removed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Greek vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey protein granola 1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation In large bowl, mix kale, 1/4 cup olive oil and the salt. Massage with your hands 2 to 3 minutes or until kale softens slightly....

Ingredients 3/4 pound sourdough bread cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups) 1/4 cup cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1 cup dried figs, sliced crosswise 1 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup prepared chestnuts, chopped 1/4 cup assorted fresh herbs such as sage, rosemary, and thyme, chopped...

Ingredients 3 cups apple cider 12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup dried cherries 2 cinnamon sticks 1 half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 pinch of freshly ground white pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook until fruit is soft and liquid is thick, about 20 minutes....